La Caridad 78 - New York, NY

In a city where restaurants can be a flash in the pan, La Caridad 78 Restaurant is an elder statesman, having faithfully served Upper West Siders since the sixties.

Founded by Chinese entrepreneurs who emigrated to Cuba and fled Castro’s revolution a generation later, the restaurant presents working people’s Cuban and Cantonese fare to its loyal patrons, who include taxi drivers, artists, cops, writers, and boisterous Hispanic families.

Though renovated several times over the years, the utilitarian décor, the menu, and the ample portions remain unchanged.